The Laurels Of Summit Ridge
Asheville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345438) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (828) 299-1110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Summit Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Laurels Of Summit Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Laurels Of Summit Ridge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Summit Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has been certified since June 23, 1993. The facility has 68 certified beds and an average of 61.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.17, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted for this facility.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Laurels Of Summit Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.17 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.2%, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 68 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 61.7.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 23, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1 to 5 star scale; this facility scores 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 828-299-1110 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 828-299-1110 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345438?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.